CVE-2020-0267 Privilege escalation in Android
A confused deputy flaw in Android's WindowManager allows local attackers to launch malicious apps instead of intended ones, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-0267?
CVE-2020-0267 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In WindowManager, there is a possible launch of an unexpected app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege due to launching a malicious app instead of the one the user intended, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-139128211
Weakness: CWE-610
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0267?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0267?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0267 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-0267 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0267 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j695-8pfm-q8q9.